Today was our last day on the worksite. It was a bit sad thinking how in two days time we´ll be headed to the airport for our return flights. Some team membes are staying on for a few extra days of travelling on their own but I am headed straight home. I´m looking forward to my own bed and a great shower but am sad to be leaving the team behind. It´s funny that two weeks ago most of us were strangers but now we are friends.
The mood on the site today was a sluggish one. It was work, day 8. We all had work to get done but did it half-heartedly. Kind of slacked off at the end, hanging out on the rock pile, just chillin´. After leaving the site at 1:00, we headed to our farewell event. Another great lunch,although I have had my fill of asada meat (well-grilled cow). Then there were the usual farewell speeches and the presentation of certificates. I did cry a bit on the way home. Last night we had an amazing dinner with Mariano and his wife, Silvia. It was not our last team meal but it certainly was the fanciest. We got back to the hotel around midnight. Dinners here start so late and really take their time. Plus, paying the dinner bill is always a hassle. Habitat wants the food and drinks on one bill, alchohol on another. So accounting for every dollar can take a long time and test your patience, as it did last night.
Keep forgetting to mention, for my old boss, Jane, that I did have dinner with her friend, Mara, on May 10, the day we arrived in Buenos Aires. She was a lovely woman who told me, Rebecca, and Brad all about Argentina. She also asked what we were doing here and what we thought of B.A. so far. I have the picture to prove it.
Anyway, another short entry. Must head back to the hotel to pack up. Tomorrow we head back to B.A. for one more night in the country. Count on at least one more entry before you all see me again. Thanks for reading the blog! Can´t wait to see everyone over the long weekend.
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